Quantity Surveyor

Red Ember Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor based in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in infrastructure projects and strong knowledge of procurement and financial reporting. Proficiency in cost management software, AutoCAD, and experience in managing multiple projects are essential. This role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in infrastructure projects.
• Registration with SACQSP or equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail orientation

Communication

Negotiation

Cost management

Education

Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

BIM software

Cost estimation software

Job description

• Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying, construction management or a related field.
• Registration with SACQSP or equivalent professional body preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in infrastructure projects, preferably multi-site.
• Strong knowledge of public and private sector procurement and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in cost management software (e.g., SAP).
• Analytical and detail oriented.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations and standards.
• Proficiency in cost estimation and cost management techniques.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Familiarity with contract administration and legal aspects of construction projects.
• Understanding general contracting, design-build, package contracting, value-based project and
• loading margins and lumpsum in commercial fit-out or retail projects.
• Experience working with AutoCAD and validating quantities from the given drawings. Experience
• with building information modelling (BIM) and quantity takeoff software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with extraordinary negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for quantity surveying.
• Familiarity with contract law and construction contracts.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.